1997 ducati 916 UK IMPORT

Year: 1997

Make: Ducati

Model: 916

Engine Capacity: 916cc

KMS: 11,600 km

Rego: Jan 2024

The Ducati 916 managed to achieve something very few other bikes have ever managed – it transcended the boundaries of the market and gained universal recognition and praise from both motorcyclists and non-motorcyclists alike. This UK Import is a fine example of a classic Italian Ducati. It's perfect Gold and perfect Red really gives you the 916 Italian feeling when you looking at the machine in the flesh. You didn't click on this ad if you didn't know exactly what you were looking at. The exhaust is the only thing that is aftermarket and was fitted at the dealership for the showroom. Both the books and 2 keys are available.

The bike has the mono seat, with the amazing racing red paint job. This motorcycle has undergone a full inspection of mechanical and electrical operation out our Waterloo workshop. This motorcycle has full NSW registration attached. Looking at a 916, it’s hard to believe that the model’s now 27 years old and that bikes from the first full year of production are now eligible for historic plates. Now, the Ducati 916 is the poster boy of a golden era of motorcycling. New bike sales were booming, track days were beginning, modern tyres were making kneedown possible, speed cameras weren’t common, and petrol was under $1 a litre. King Carl Fogarty reigned supreme, packing Brands Hatch’s banks with supporters, and giving the whole of the UK and Ozz a feel good factor. It made motorcycling cool again, and made Ducati what it is today.

Add to this the fact the 916 changed the way designers styled their bikes, forced the Japanese to flirt with V-twin engines and even arguably created the litre bike class due to its domination of the 750s in WSB, and you can see what a revolutionary machine it was then – and remains today. The three-spoke 916 wheels were built by Brembo. You can never predict if the physical attractiveness of a vehicle will be a success (as the 916’s successor, the 999 demonstrated), but with the 916 its designer Massimo Tamburini certainly had a good start. Not only had Tamburini already created some beautiful Bimota models, he based the 916 on two surefire winning themes – sex and performance. Low mileage examples now command strong prices.

There is some small garage marks on the right side mirror. And also noting this is an import from the UK. Full paperwork and books include. And keys included in sale. Bike has current rego NSW till Jan next year 2024

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